Psychologist 2 CEH

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health seeks a developmental psychologist to perform psychological and neuro-psychological testing for children ages 0–18 within the MDAC developmental pediatrics program at San Francisco General Hospital. Focus will be on ages 0–5, with opportunities to lecture and supervise trainees.

The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create comprehensive assessments and reports, interpreting data, and guiding referrals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in clinical psychology and one year of post-doctoral experience or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of psychological assessments for children.
• Spanish-speaking preferred
• 1–3 years of experience with children under age 6
• Experience with autism spectrum disorders and multidisciplinary settings
• Experience with IFSP, IEP, and Transitional Planning
• Licensed by the California Board of Psychology per CA requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform psychological and neuro-psychological testing on children ages 0–18 in the developmental pediatrics program.
• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary developmental assessment team and integrate test results into reports.
• Provide teaching and supervision of psychological trainees; deliver lectures to medical residents.
• Prepare comprehensive reports with recommendations and referrals.
• Interpret clinical data and contribute to treatment plans following evidence-based approaches.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Pediatric assessment

ADOS trained

Spanish speaking (preferred)

Education

Ph.D. in clinical psychology

Post-doctoral experience in clinical psychology

Job description

Job Description

The developmental psychologist will perform psychological testing and neuro-psychological testing on children ages 0-18 who undergo evaluation through the developmental pediatrics program (MDAC) in the Children's Health Center at San Francisco General Hospital as part of a multi-disciplinary developmental assessment team. While children of all ages are evaluated, the primary focus will be on children ages 0-5 years. S/he may also provide didactic lectures to and supervision of psychological trainees. The incumbent will be required to provide teaching (1 lecture/quarter) to medical residents rotating through the MDAC clinic as a part of the Pediatric Residency rotation and may be asked by other departments to provide similar lectures.

This position is an essential component of the developmental pediatrics program. The psychologist works with the other team members to conduct comprehensive evaluations of children with special developmental needs. The psychologist is responsible for the testing component of this evaluation. The test results will be incorporated into the overall assessment. The final product of the assessment is a report outlining the recommendations and referrals for each specific patient.

The psychologist should be well versed in interpreting evaluation of clinical data and working with other members of the subspecialty team to formulate a treatment plan based on evidence-based intervention approaches to behavior, learning and development. The clinician should have experience with IFSP, IEP and Transitional planning and should be able to make referrals to community agencies and other service providers. Must also be ADOS trained.

Preferably the clinician has experience with a number of treatment methods, such as behavior modification, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Floortime model, stress reduction therapy and/or counseling/play therapy. Given the nature of assessment with young children, the psychologist must be adaptable to various play settings (e.g. on the floor, sitting at a child's table, etc.).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology and one year of post-doctoral experience in clinical psychology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of duties assigned to the position.
• Working knowledge of psychological assessments for children
• Spanish speaking PREFERRED:
• 1 - 3 years of experience working with children under the age of 6
• Experience assessing and treating children with autism spectrum disorders
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting
• Experience with IFSP, IEP and Transitional Planning
• Experience working with school districts and regional centers
• Current licensure from the California Board of Psychology meeting the requirements for the practice of psychology in California

License / Certification

Psychology, Other

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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